South Arkansas Bear Movements Tracked by AGFC

MAGNOLIA— The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission last week heard several presentations on wildlife and fisheries research projects during its monthly meeting, hosted by Southern Arkansas University.

Brumley To Headline Celebrate CC Banquet

RISON - Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative will celebrate the county's 150th birthday, and honor volunteers of the year this Friday evening at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The Celebrate Cleveland County Banquet will take place at 6 p.m.

NWTF Jakes Days Set For Saturday at Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Jakes Day youth event this Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Old Turkey Farm off Mt. Elba Road south of Rison. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with station rotations beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Dupuy Leaving CCSD for Benton

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board formally accepted the resignation of Superintendent Craig Dupuy effective at the end of his current contract on June 30 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.

County Approves Trash Can Policy

RISON - In separate motions, the Cleveland County Quorum Court agreed to provide up to two trash cans to both residential and business customers during a special-called meeting by County Judge Jimmy Cummings last Thursday night at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.

Sherrif Seeking Deputy Pay Raise

RISON - As finding and keeping deputies for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department has nearly reached a crisis point, the Cleveland County Quorum Court agreed to a request by Sheriff Jack Rodgers to look at raising salaries.

Dupuy Suggests Holding Off For Now on Millage Request

RISON - In light of a major overhaul of public education currently underway with the state legislature in Little Rock, Superintendent Craig Dupuy told the Cleveland County School Board Tuesday night it might be wise to hold off on any millage request until the district gets a better idea of what...

School Board Filing Period Opens Today

RISON - The filing period for candidates interested in running for the Zone 3 seat on the Cleveland County School Board and an at-large seat on the Woodlawn School Board opens today (Wednesday, Feb. 22) and closes next Wednesday, Feb. 1. The school election is May 2.

Canning Workshop April 6 in Rison

Local Government Offices Closed Monday

RISON - State offices along with the Cleveland County Courthouse and Rison City Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. All offices are scheduled to open for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21.